Do many of you quilters keep your batting scraps?
#84
I used leftovers for padding in iPod cases, mini-quilts and Christmas decorations and keep them all in one of those clear plastic bags that you use a vacuum to suck the air out of. Really cuts down on the bulk.
#85
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I only save the large pieces cut off the bottom of a quilt. As long as its large enough to do something with. The strips cut off the top and sides I toss, too small to do anything with and only clutters up my sewing room.
#87
Quick answer is yes, and I do manage to use them. The biggest challenge is when I have multiple scraps that are different kinds, brand, content. That makes it hard to use the tape or to simply zig-zag them together.
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I keep the scraps in a plastic tub, large and small. Sometimes the pieces are the perfect size for table runners, placemats, and even baby quilts. I will piece them together with a large zig-zag stitch, after cutting a straight line with a used rotary cutter, which is used only for cutting backing and I have used blades that were perhaps too dull to cut fabric, but they will cut the batting. You can always use the small pieces for doll quilts, pot holders, etc.
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